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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/twwncw2wsz/kathmandu-moana-canvas-pack-26l/z609tr5y1o/briggs-riley-cargo-backpack/"
title: "Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack"
description: "Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/twwncw2wsz/kathmandu-moana-canvas-pack-26l/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628317346/carryons/Kathmandu_Moana_Canvas_Pack_26L_wtjaej.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.78 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×29×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L | Feature | Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton</td><td>800D ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z609tr5y1o/briggs-riley-cargo-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620713554/carryons/Briggs_Riley_Cargo_Backpack_fhg8ep.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45.7×30.5×22.4 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>74%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$239</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack

-   **Hip belt:** No on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; Yes on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 17in on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 2 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 7 accept only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack.

### Only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L fits

Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.

### Only the Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L** carries 2L more than the **Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack** (26L vs. 24L), while the **Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L** is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Briggs & Riley Cargo Backpack** fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.